We are so excited to welcome you in September. Whether you are a total newbie or a seasoned returner, we have got some fantastic events coming your way to ensure that you can start the year off in style.
Hi guys! We are so excited to welcome you in September. Whether you are a total newbie or a seasoned returner, we have some fantastic events coming your way to ensure you can start the year off in style.
Massive nights out? Check. Alcohol-free alternatives? Check. Funky taster sessions from our societies and sports clubs? Check, check anddd check. We have been working our socks off to give you the best Freshers' week ever!
Oh, What’s Occurin?
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Huge congratulations – you've secured a place at university and you're now knee-deep in IKEA accessories and stationery, getting ready to start your Royal Holloway journey. The wait is over for you to discover our incredible Freshers’ Festival programme. We have dropped over 40 amazing events that will be happening over your first week on campus.
Hit the button below to find out what’s going on.
Take Me There!
Deal, or No Deal?
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Following feedback last year, we have decided not to offer a wristband package this year. This removes the pressure and financial burden when you only want to attend one or two events.
We appreciate many of you may still wish to attend multiple events, so we have created two bundle deals to offer greater flexibility and value for money.
We have made you a handy table so you know what your bundles will include…
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Event
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£45 Welcome Bundle (Save £21)*
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£55 Headliners Bundle (Save £19)*
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Welcome Party
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Yes
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No
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The Big Move-In Party
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Yes
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No
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Indie Party ft. Sham Fender & The Brightside Killers
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Yes
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No
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VK Traffic Light Party
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Yes
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No
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Viral ft. Badger
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No
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Yes
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Glitterbomb
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No
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Yes
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Juicy ft. Karen Harding
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No
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Yes
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Freshers' Ball
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Yes
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Yes
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Freshers' Ball Afterparty
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Yes
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Yes
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*In addition to savings on the above events, you'll also gain free entry to Juicy (Fri 11 Oct) and Viral (Wed 13 Nov) - normally £6 each. We'll also throw in several vouchers, redeemable at our venues until 31 October: 20% off food @ The Packhorse, 15% off clothing @ the Union Shop and 1 x free drink redeemable @ Medicine.
How do I purchase a bundle?
So, we have phased releases of tickets, depending on which year you will be entering into. If you are joining Royal Holloway in September, you need to enrol now to ensure you can purchase your tickets. If you haven't received your enrolment email, you can create a guest account to purchase your bundle, but it is worth noting that once you have your IT details from the University, you will use that to log into our website.
The timeline
Wristbands will go on sale in two phases:
- First-year (including foundation) students: Thursday 23 August (1pm)
- General sale: Thursday 5 September (10am)
Give It A Go
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Alcohol not really your scene? No worries! We have got loads of events that are alcohol-free where you can meet lots of like-minded people. There is Pets as Therapy, where we get a load of dogs that you can pet (not going to lie, it is awesome), Laser Quest, Paint a Plant Pot, Coffee mornings and more. Give It A Go runs all year round – so you always have something to do socially if you are not into clubbing.
Give it a Go
Freshers' Fair
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We also have Freshers’ Fair which happens every year down at the Sports Centre. This is where all our societies and sports clubs come together so you can choose a group to join. From Ninjutsu to Pokemon, all the way to Rugby, there will be something that gets you interested – but don’t worry if there isn’t, you can always start your own society or adopt a group.
Check out the Events Calendar to see what is happening!